The Tasmanian Land Conservancy (TLC) is seeking an Operations Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to nature conservation in Tasmania and join an organisation that offers a supportive and welcoming working environment.

About The TLC

The TLC is a for-purpose (not-for-profit), apolitical, science and community-based organisation that protects nature on private land in Tasmania. Through science, community, and enduring commitment, we inspire and empower people to conserve nature in Tasmania; we do this for the benefit of current and future human generations and for nature itself.

We conserve important habitats and ecosystems by raising funds to buy and manage private land and by working with landholders to protect nature on their land.

Tasmania has a wonderful natural heritage with over 50% of the state already protected by magnificent reserves. We are superbly placed to develop one of the world's leading protected area systems - a reserve system that provides sufficient habitat for the long-term survival of our biodiversity.

The TLC strategy is to build a system of secure core areas managed for conservation. Our aim is to conserve and manage an additional 30,000 hectares of land for nature conservation by 2025 through reserves and through management for conservation.

Some land becomes TLC reserves, protected by conservation covenants. Other land goes into our 'revolving fund': it is permanently legally protected with a conservation covenant and resold to conservation-minded buyers. The TLC also works with landowners to protect the ecological values of their properties through conservation programs including the Midlands Conservation Fund, Land for Wildlife, Gardens for Wildlife and WildTracker. In 23 years of operation, the organisation has protected more than 100,000 hectares through our activity.

About The Position

The Operations Manager leads the Reserve Management Team to implement the active management and maintenance of TLC's land estate. As a key member of the TLC Management Team, the Operations Manager is a hands-on leadership position supporting the CEO and working closely with other managers to deliver the TLC Strategic Plan objectives.

The position is responsible for the TLC's Works Program, stakeholder relationships, the development and implementation of policy and procedure, the management of the reserves budget and other duties associated with developing and delivering the Reserve Management Operations Plan and as directed by the CEO.

We are looking for a Tertiary qualified candidate with a minimum five years experience in natural resource management or a relevant field. We want someone with a thorough understanding of contemporary conservation and ecological principles and practices, with high-level interpersonal and leadership skills.

The position on offer is ongoing, full time (100% FTE = 76 hours / fortnight), and based in Hobart or Launceston, Tasmania. The TLC provides a flexible work environment where a good work-life balance can be maintained.

A remuneration package is offered based on TLC Executive Level EL1 - EL4 ($116,000 - $128,000 per annum pro rata plus statutory superannuation) commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience. The commencement rate for this position is between TLC Executive Level EL1 - EL2.

Next steps:

• Please see the attached position description for more details.
• Visit the Tasmanian Land Conservancy website here.
• If you would like more information about this role please contact James Hattam, CEO, [email protected] using the subject line: Operations Manager - enquiry via EthicalJobs.